Nokian WR D3 review, test and rating

Nokian WR D3 review, test and rating. rezulteo collects tyre information from sources all over Europe, and offers comprehensive and pertinent information to help you make the best choices when it comes to your tyres. See our methodology for our tyre rating system.
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Nokian WR D3 performance

Safety

Aquaplaning

Dry braking

Wet braking

Wet grip

4 / 5

Dry braking

9.3 /10

Wet braking

6.8 /10

Wet grip

7.9 /10

Aquaplaning

6.9 /10

Comfort

Irregularity absorption

Dry handling

Road noise

4 / 5

Dry handling

9.4 /10

Irregularity absorption

7.3 /10

Road noise

6.7 /10

Economy

Fuel savings

Wear life

3 / 5

Wear life

5.7 /10

Fuel savings

6.7 /10

Snow

Accelerates on snow

Snow braking

5 / 5

Snow braking

8.6 /10

Accelerates on snow

9 /10

Ice

Acceleration on ice

Braking on ice

5 / 5

Braking on ice

8.7 /10

Acceleration on ice

8.5 /10

They have tested Nokian WR D3

Source details

Date

Issue

AUTO BILD

11-2015

AUTOEXPRESS

10-2015

ADAC

09-2015

AUTO BILD

2015

L'ARGUS

12-2014

AUTOEXPRESS

11-2014

AUTO BILD

10-2014

AUTO ZEITUNG

09-2014

L'ARGUS

11-2013

AUTO BILD ALLRAD

11-2013

AUTO BILD

10-2013

ADAC

10-2013

AUTO ZEITUNG

09-2013

VI BILAGARE

09-2013

AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT

09-2013

EVO

02-2013

AUTOEXPRESS

01-2013

AUTOREVIEW

2013

21

Source details

Date

Issue

TEKNIIKAN MAAILMA

2013

L'ARGUS

12-2012

AUTOCENTRE

10-2012

ADAC

10-2012

AFTONBLADET

10-2012

AUTO BILD

10-2012

AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT

09-2012

AUTO BILD

09-2012

AUTO ZEITUNG

2012

20

SPORT AUTO

11-2011

AUTO PLUS

11-2011

AFTONBLADET

10-2011

ADAC

09-2011

AUTOCENTRE

2011

40

AUTO BILD

2011

39

AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT

2011

21

TEKNIKENS VARLD

2011

20

TEKNIIKAN MAAILMA

2011

19

Methodology for performance measurements

The sources

Sources refer to a market player who carries out independent tyre comparison tests, based on a stable methodology and broad performance criteria, to provide objective results for a range of similar tyres according to the type of use.

Only the sources that respect the criteria are included in the base. These criteria are also applied for every test source.

The sources used to establish the performances for a tyre are:

Data from published tests from specialized media.

Data from Regulation (EC) 1222/2009 "on the labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other essential parameters". Or the most widely observed label values (MOBS) in the absence of official values*.

Data published by independent test institutes.

Detailed list of the sources (not including Regulation (EC) 1222/2009) used to rate each product accompanies the display.

The structure of the ratings

The final rating is divided into 9 elementary performances, and an additional 4 elementary performances for winter tyres.

The elementary performances are grouped into 5 performance categories; 3 for summer tyres, and 2 for winter tyres.

Every elementary performance is integrated into its group with a different weighting according to its importance.

The performance groups and the elementary performances are as follows:

General performances

Winter performances

Economy

Wear life

Fuel savings

Snow

Snow braking

Acceleration on snow

Comfort

Irregularity absorbation

Dry handling

Road noise

Ice

Ice braking

Acceleration on ice

Security

Dry braking

Wet braking

Wet grip

Aquaplaning

The methodology for the calculation

Every elementary performance is rated accordingly to the following princip:

A score of 10 is given to a tyre which achieves the best result for a given test.

The score given to other tyres decreases in proportion to the standard deviation of the selected discriminating factor.

All results that are 9 times higher than this standard deviation obtain the score of 1.

If the source uses his own rating (when it is not on a base of 10), a linear transcoding is performed

The final score for the basic performance is the arithmetic average of the scores obtained for each test.

Note: Tests conducted by car magazines or specialised bodies generally cover the most common tyre dimensions available on the market. Even if performances vary slightly depending on dimensions, we have chosen to apply the rating to all dimensions for a tyre model.

The star rating system

The stars gives a graphic overview of the value for a performance group. They are given according to the following scale:

Grip. The new rubber compound which contains natural rubber, silica and canola oil and the directional tread combine to deliver precise grip in winter conditions. The Nokian Slush Blower technology and polished grooves easily remove snow and slush to provide more grip.

Winter. The system of small sipes on both sides of the centre rib provide maximum grip in snow. Larger sipes enhance snow traction performance. The jagged chamfers on shoulder blocks ensure additional grip in deep snow.

Grip. The new rubber compound which contains natural rubber, silica and canola oil and the directional tread combine to deliver precise grip in winter conditions. The Nokian Slush Blower technology and polished grooves easily remove snow and slush to provide more grip.

Winter. The system of small sipes on both sides of the centre rib provide maximum grip in snow. Larger sipes enhance snow traction performance. The jagged chamfers on shoulder blocks ensure additional grip in deep snow.

Safety. Wide open grooves in the centre and shoulders quickly clear water to offer better protection against aquaplaning. The High Wet Grip Compound provides superior traction on wet surfaces. Sipes help remove the water layer from ice to shorten braking distances on icy roads.

Safety. Wide open grooves in the centre and shoulders quickly clear water to offer better protection against aquaplaning. The High Wet Grip Compound provides superior traction on wet surfaces. Sipes help remove the water layer from ice to shorten braking distances on icy roads.

Winter tyre for compact and family cars, the Firestone Winterhawk 3 offers a balanced performance in winter conditions.

Safety. The high sipe density and the silica-rich rubber compound improve grip on winter roads. Grip edges on the large number of tread blocks improve traction on snow. Zig-zag grooves work with transversal grooves to remove water and slush.

Longevity. Tyre life is longer than its predecessor thanks to the optimised tread stiffness.

Winter tyre for compact and family cars, the Firestone Winterhawk 3 offers a balanced performance in winter conditions.

Safety. The high sipe density and the silica-rich rubber compound improve grip on winter roads. Grip edges on the large number of tread blocks improve traction on snow. Zig-zag grooves work with transversal grooves to remove water and slush.

Longevity. Tyre life is longer than its predecessor thanks to the optimised tread stiffness.

Winter tyre for city cars, MPVs and family saloons, the Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO copes safely with the cold and snow.

Snow and ice. Thanks to high-density siping, the Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO ensures grip and braking on the snow. road holding and grip in corners are ensured by the asymmetrical tread and the narrow blocks in the centre of the tread.

A winter tyre suitable for use with a wide range of cars, the Toyo Snowprox S943 offers drivers improved safety on snow-covered roads.

Snow:the snow enhanced polymer and silica compound offer improved grip on snow-covered roads. The traction on snow and slippery surfaces is reinforced by the high sipe density and void ratio.

Safety:tread strip designed to offer optimal stability. The twin wide circumferential grooves and directional tread improve the drainage of water and melted snow. Improved braking on wet and snow-covered roads thanks to the large shoulder blocks with high sipe density.

A winter tyre suitable for use with a wide range of cars, the Toyo Snowprox S943 offers drivers improved safety on snow-covered roads.

Snow:the snow enhanced polymer and silica compound offer improved grip on snow-covered roads. The traction on snow and slippery surfaces is reinforced by the high sipe density and void ratio.

Safety:tread strip designed to offer optimal stability. The twin wide circumferential grooves and directional tread improve the drainage of water and melted snow. Improved braking on wet and snow-covered roads thanks to the large shoulder blocks with high sipe density.

Winter tyre designed for family cars, MPV’s and sports cars, the Semperit Speed Grip guarantees outstanding traction and grip in winter conditions.

Traction. Equipped with a large number of biting edges, the Semperit Speed Grip delivers outstanding traction in snow. The flexibility of sipes also guarantees lateral grip on snow and ice covered roads.

Driving. The stiffness of sipes in the tyre shoulder provides superior handling on dry roads.

Safety. Shorter braking distances on icy roads thanks to a network of sipes that efficiently disperse the film of water created by friction.